Defense of the Heart
The List ULG-100 • rare
- Set
- The List
- Collector number
- ULG-100
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 3 generic mana green mana
- Type
- Enchantment
- Colors
- Green
- Artist
- Rebecca Guay
- Market price
- $19.41
What it does
At the beginning of your upkeep, if an opponent controls three or more creatures, sacrifice this enchantment, search your library for up to two creature cards, put those cards onto the battlefield, then shuffle.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlLegal
- HistoricLegal
- TimelessLegal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Defense of the Heart was originally released in the 1999 Urza's Destiny expansion, marking a period in Magic: The Gathering history defined by high-power level mechanics and complex board states. The card was designed to function as a powerful deterrent against aggressive strategies, punishing opponents who developed a wide battlefield presence by allowing the controller to tutor for two powerful creatures directly into play. It emerged from a set known for its high-impact enchantments and artifacts, cementing its status as a sought-after staple in various multiplayer formats.
The card features artwork by Rebecca Guay, whose distinct, painterly style became a hallmark of late-90s Magic. Guay’s illustration leans into the ethereal and organic themes typical of her portfolio, emphasizing a whimsical yet protective tone that contrasts with the card's aggressive mechanical utility. The card later appeared on 'The List,' a curated collection of reprints included in Set Boosters, which served to reintroduce classic cards to a new generation of players while maintaining their heritage within the game’s long-running aesthetic evolution.
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